Cardiac Perfusionist: Bypass & ECMO Expert

Amsect; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility (≥ 0.5 FTE)

Job summary

USA Health on the Gulf Coast is recruiting a clinical perfusionist to join the cardiac surgery team in Mobile. The perfusionist will assemble and test CPB circuits, monitor the heart-lung bypass machine, obtain specimens, and assist with related equipment setup and sterile processing within the operating room.

This role emphasizes adherence to infection control and safety standards, collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff, and ongoing professional development through training and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in circulation technology from an accredited institution.
• CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists certification current or within two years.
• Comparable education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cardiac surgery as a clinical perfusionist.
• Assembles, primes, recirculates and tests the CPB circuit; consults with surgeon regarding modifications.
• Monitors and adjusts heart-lung bypass machine and physiological parameters.
• Obtains blood specimens as required.
• Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment.
• Operates and maintains physiologic monitoring instrumentation and related equipment.
• Maintains department records, reports and files.
• Attends meetings and participates in educational programs.
• Maintains and operates laser equipment in the Operating Room.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology

Tools

Circulation equipment

ECMO equipment

Laser equipment

Job description

USA Health on the Gulf Coast is recruiting a clinical perfusionist to join the cardiac surgery team in Mobile. The perfusionist will assemble and test CPB circuits, monitor the heart-lung bypass machine, obtain specimens, and assist with related equipment setup and sterile processing within the operating room.

This role emphasizes adherence to infection control and safety standards, collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff, and ongoing professional development through training and workshops.